R2.66 Million Lotto Plus 1 Jackpot Won in Wednesday Draw

Key facts

• One winner claimed R2,662,201.20 in the Lotto Plus 1 draw on 29 April 2026.
• Winning Lotto Plus 1 numbers: 12, 29, 31, 37, 40, 47; bonus 54.
• Lotto jackpot (R96 million) and Lotto Plus 2 jackpot (R3.5 million) were not won.
• Daily Lotto jackpot of R650,000 was up for grabs on 1 May 2026.
• Daily Lotto numbers (1 May): 11, 12, 20, 22, 35; Daily Lotto Plus: 01, 04, 05, 25, 33.
• Next Lotto draw is scheduled for Saturday, 2 May 2026.
• ITHUBA advises winners to sign tickets and present valid ID to claim prizes.

Lotto Plus 1 Jackpot Claimed

ITHUBA, the operator of South Africa's national lottery, has confirmed that the Lotto Plus 1 jackpot was won on Wednesday evening. A single ticket holder correctly predicted all six numbers drawn, securing a prize of R2,662,201.20. The winning numbers were 12, 29, 31, 37, 40 and 47, with the bonus ball—not required for the jackpot—being 54. The identity of the winner has not been disclosed as of the time of reporting.

Main Lotto and Lotto Plus 2 Jackpots Roll Over

While the Lotto Plus 1 jackpot was claimed, neither the main Lotto jackpot nor the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot were won on Wednesday. The Lotto numbers drawn were 03, 09, 15, 32, 36 and 49, with a bonus ball of 40. The Lotto Plus 2 numbers were 12, 27, 32, 41, 49 and 58, bonus ball 11. As a result, the main Lotto jackpot has been reset and now stands at a guaranteed R96 million for the next draw. The Lotto Plus 2 jackpot is estimated at R3.5 million, while the Lotto Plus 1 jackpot resets to an estimated R500,000.

Daily Lotto Results for 1 May 2026

On Friday, 1 May 2026, a combined R650,000 in jackpots was up for grabs across the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus draws. The winning Daily Lotto numbers were 11, 12, 20, 22 and 35. The Daily Lotto Plus numbers were 01, 04, 05, 25 and 33. These results were published shortly after the draw, typically within 10 minutes, on The Citizen. Players are advised to verify results on the National Lottery website to ensure accuracy.

Previous Draws and Schedule

The Wednesday Lotto draw followed the Saturday, 25 April 2026 draw, for which results were also published. The Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for Tuesday, 28 April and Wednesday, 29 April were also made available. The next Lotto draw is scheduled for Saturday, 2 May 2026. ITHUBA operates a weekly schedule with draws on specific days, though the full weekly schedule was not detailed in the released information.

Claiming Prizes and Responsible Play

ITHUBA has reminded winners to sign the back of their tickets immediately and to present valid identification when claiming prizes. The operator also urges all players to play responsibly. For verification, players can visit the National Lottery website. The Citizen, which published the results, notes that while care has been taken to ensure accuracy, it cannot accept responsibility for any errors, and recommends independent verification.

The bottom line

• A single winner claimed R2.66 million in Lotto Plus 1 on 29 April 2026.
• Main Lotto jackpot rolls over to R96 million for the 2 May draw.
• Daily Lotto offered R650,000 in jackpots on 1 May 2026.
• ITHUBA advises winners to sign tickets and provide ID to claim prizes.
• Players should verify results on the National Lottery website for accuracy.